The most memorable aspect of this disorder is how it affected my friend and the lives of those around her. She told her professors and most of us friends about the disease. Sometimes it was so severe that she simply could not take a test or complete an assignment. When she was in the manic mood, it was often impossible for her to sit still and concentrate on a test, and she knew this. It was hard to see her go through the phases of the disease, especially when she was deep in depression. The depression got so bad sometimes that she contemplated suicide. It was extremely hard for her friends because we worried about her and knew that there really wasn't a lot we could do to help her when she was extremely high or extremely low. The medication helped some, and she also began to receive regular psychosocial treatment, which combined with the medication did make a difference. I'm happy to say that my friend is doing much better, and she has a better outlook on life since the combined treatments have helped her lead a more normal life. It seems that there is more time between dramatic episodes, and she has more control over her life. However, she knows this is a

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